A Systematic Review of Exposure to Bisphenol A from Dental Treatment.

ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION:Dental composite restorations and dental sealants containing bisphenol A glycidyl methacrylate (BisGMA) are commonly used materials in dentistry. Bisphenol A (BPA) is used to manufacture BisGMA and can be a by-product in BisGMA-based dental materials. BPA is an endocrine-disrupting chemical that may affect reproductive, psychological, cognitive, and endocrine-related health. We conducted a systematic review of clinical studies that measured urinary BPA (uBPA) concentrations before and after dental treatment to evaluate the extent to which individuals are exposed to BPA from dental treatment. METHODS:Eligibility included studies that measured uBPA concentrations before and after dental treatment with any type of resin-based dental material. We searched PubMed, Cochrane, Web of

SUBMITTER: Marzouk T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6728453 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature